Yield: Approximately 1 Cup syrup
Time involved: Maximum 30 minutes (10 minutes hands on)
ROSE SIMPLE SYRUP
Ingredients:
1 cup Sugar (or use an alternative sweetener of choice)
1 cup Water
1 C. Rose Petals (Firmly Packed)
What you Need:
Bottles or Jars with sealable lids
Jar or bottle funnel (optional, but very useful)
Fine mesh sieve
Cheese Cloth or Coffee Filter (optional, but helps keep the simple syrup clear of sediment)
Directions:
Bring the water and sugar to a boil on medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is clear. Reduce the heat to a low boil and boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently (DO NOT scrape the sides, the sugar may crystalize in storage). Remove from the heat, add the clean dry rose petals and allow to steep 10-15 minutes.
Strain into a mason jar or bottle with cap, or a squeeze bottle, through a fine sieve lined with cheese cloth. Allow to drain until you see no more dripping. With a wooden spoon, press out as much liquid from the petals as possible. Discard the petals.
Allow the syrup to cool. Cap securely, Label and Date. Refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep at least 2 weeks when refrigerated. This can be frozen for long term storage, if using sealable freezer safe containers.
This makes a welcome gift for your tea loving or cocktail loving friends or those that use simple syrups in their baking and confections and Coffee Beverages.
Note: If using Coconut Palm Sugar, Brown Sugar, or Raw Sugar, you will note that they alter the color of your simple syrup, which may not be desirable for all simple syrups and in particular most Floral syrups or light colored fruit and herbal syrups. They are more suitable to your dark berry syrups, such as Blueberry, Blackberry or perhaps Raspberry. If the color of the finished syrup is not a concern, then feel free to use the dark alternative sweetener products.
Note: Use only fresh, clean, non-pesticide rose petals (floral shops are not a good option as those flowers are treated and rarely have a fragrance). Use the most fragrant roses from your own garden or from a friend or family member's garden that are not treated with pesticides.
Note: The color of your Rose Simple Syrup will be reliant on the depth of color of your roses. Deep Red Rose petals will produce the darkest color of Simple Syrup, while pink or salmon will produce a soft, to middle range pink. White or soft yellow will slightly tint your otherwise clear simple syrup, which may be desirable for certain simple syrup applications.
Tip: Brush simple syrup on your cakes and cupcakes prior to decorating. The simple syrup will lock in the moisture and add a depth of flavor. Add a little rose simple syrup to your frosting for an added depth of flavor instead of other flavorings.
Precaution: Make certain any flower, herb or spice that you use to make a simple syrup is edible, with no known interactions with medications or supplements that you currently take. If you or others have an allergy to flowers or certain herbs, it may be advised to avoid making floral syrups. Pregnant or lactating females should use or make only under professional medical guidance.
Refer to the link for Hibiscus Simple Syrup: justfowlingaround.weebly.com/sweets-treats-and-drinks/hibiscus-petal-simple-syrup
Refer to the link for additional flavors Simple Syrup:
justfowlingaround.weebly.com/sweets-treats-and-drinks/simple-syrup-and-variations
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